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Here are some observations after rummaging through the first half of the 49ers eventual 13-10 crusher to the Rams. -At times, some 49ers looked distracted. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree almost walked through a short route in the second quarter that resulted in an incompletion. On a Frank Gore fumble that was nullified by a forward […]
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With Marcus Lattimore’s NFL future in serious doubt, the 49ers signed running back Kendall Hunter to a one-year contract extension today. Both Lattimore and Hunter are dealing with knee injuries, but it appears Lattimore’s could end his career before it starts.
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However, fullback Bruce Miller was more accurate than Staley when he offered this explanation: The Rams’ defensive line was better than the 49ers’ offensive line. “They do a good of getting pressure and creating one-on-ones,” Miller said. “… When they create the one-on-ones, we have to win. They won more than we did.”
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This morning, ESPN reported Lattimore has decided to retire because of a severe knee injury he sustained in college, but his agent, Michael Perrett, said via Twitter that report was premature: “No decision has been made on @Marcus Lattimore’s future,” Perrett wrote.
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Coming off a bye week, the 49ers’ offense extended its vacation into Sunday’s game against the Rams. How else to explain its stunning no-show at Levi’s Stadium? The 49ers didn’t score in the game’s final 41-plus minutes, allowed eight sacks, matching the third-most in franchise history, and had their fewest yards (263 yards) since November […]
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49ers passing game Vs. Rams passing defense: The Rams are always intent on stopping the run, consequently they pack the middle. The 49ers also like to see St. Louis throw bodies at the running game because it opens up the passing game outside the numbers. That’s exactly what happened in the last game. The 49ers […]
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The 49ers continue to have toe trouble. Both inside linebacker Patrick Willis and cornerback Tramaine Brock are inactive for today’s meeting against the Rams at Levi’s Stadium because of toe injuries. Rookie Chris Borland will make his second straight start in place of Willis, while Perrish Cox will start in place of Brock. Cox leads […]
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Niners outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been a second-team All-Pro the past two seasons. And, despite his production, he nearly became a Cleveland Brown earlier this week. According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the 49ers nearly dealt Brooks to the Browns before Tuesday’s deadline, but Cleveland backed out late.
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Before he was opening holes, Marcus Martin was opening computers. Growing up in south central Los Angeles, the 49ers rookie center was too big to play Pop Warner football. Way too big: Martin was 6-foot-2 and weighed 360 pounds when he entered Crenshaw High. But his size didn’t disqualify him from replacing desktop hard drives […]
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The 49ers filled their open spot on the 53-man roster today by promoting cornerback Leon McFadden from their practice squad. McFadden, 24, a third-round pick of the Browns in 2013, played 16 games and made two starts for Cleveland last year. He had 13 tackles and one pass breakup.
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It’s been an up-and-down start to the season for the 49ers (with a big downturn coming last Sunday against Peyton Manning’s Broncos). With inconsistent results week to week, how can the team find its groove again? Here are 10 things the 49ers must do to be successful the rest of the 2014 season. Leave your […]
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As the No. 3 wideout, he’s played just 31 percent of the offensive snaps and has logged fewer than 20 snaps in four of seven games. Given his pedigree – Johnson has three 1,000-yard seasons since 2010 – it sounds like a recipe for a disgruntled player, but Johnson appears to be an anti-diva.
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Throughout his entire two-year ordeal recovering from a severe knee dislocation, 49ers running back Marcus Lattimore has been nothing if not boldly honest. Lattimore practiced for the first time since the end of last season on Wednesday, which also coincided with his 23rd birthday. “I am excited, nervous, happy, anxious, all kinds of emotions,” Lattimore […]
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